WINTER 2023 P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T N E W S L E T T E R WINTER CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in January and February. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email! Crews Recreation Center - Page 2 McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Page 4 Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6 T O W N O F M A T T H E W S 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275 For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM FACILITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES January 1: All Facilities January 2: Parks & Recreation Offices January 16: Parks & Recreation Offices (Facilities will operate as normal)
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySession|8:00am-10:45am
ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am-12pm
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American elite martial arts
YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings
from5:30-8:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthe basicsofmartialartsinafunandactiveenvironment. Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
OpenPlaySundays|10am-2:30pm
Advanceregistrationviasignupgeniusrequired. (https://qrgo.page.link/CYTjW)|$2.00/player
Session1 Adults 10am-11:30am
Adults 11:30am-1pm
Family 1pm-2:30pm
HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO
Adancecardioworkoutthatcombineshighenergyaerobics andintervaltrainingsettofunmusicwitheasytofollow fitnesschoreography.Adaptableforallages,stages,andlevels offitness. ClasseswillbeofferedMondayandFriday mornings,9:30-10:20am.Costis$700persessionoryou havetheoptionofpurchasinga10-classpassfor$60
soul line dance
InpartnershipwithASCandPurpleSteppers,afreeSoulLineDanceclasswillbeofferedevery Mondayfrom12pm-1pmatCrewsRecreationCenter ClassesresumeonMonday,January23
WearecurrentlybookingourfacilityfortheWinterandSpringmonths! Ourspaceisagreatplacetohostyourbirthday party,babyandweddingshowers,anniversaryparties,familyreunionsandmeetings.
P I C K L E B A L L T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T CREWS RECREATION CENTER
the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call
facility rentals
ContactCharlesSmithat704-708-1289orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsnc.govforfacilitypricingandavailability.
1201 Crews Road—Behind
(704) 708-1287
Session2
Session3
B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847-9746
McDowell arts center gallery
The gallery will feature works from The Ivey Memory Care Center of Charlotte for the month of January. February will feature works from adults students of Bruce Chandler. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
arts delivered classes
For any questions about any Arts Delivered class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail com or 704-618-2222 Visit www matthewsfun com for class descriptions and pricing information
ADULT CLAY CLASSES
Wednesdays, January 4-February 22
9:30am-11am | Ages 18+ Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200
HOMESCHOOL QUARTER-LONG CLASSES
Wednesdays, January 25-March 22
10:45am-12:15pm | Ages 8-18 Matthews Res. $175 | Non-Res. $180
yoga classes at the Mcdowell arts center
Yoga Nidra DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY
75-minutesession | February13
7pm-8:15pm | $25
Bringyouryogamatandsomeblankets andprepareyourselffortotal,deep relaxation Thisisnotaphysicalexercise, butratheratechniqueforphysical rejuvenation,mentalrelaxation,spiritual growthandoverallwellness. Classwillbe heldupstairsintheartgallery.
January 21 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Materials provided
Yoga with elinor
Thursdayevenings | 6:30pm-7:30pm January5-February9 Drop-infeeof$15 MatthewsRes.$72 | Non-Res.$77
Anall-levelyogaclass,greatfor experiencedyogisandbeginners,as modificationsandadjustmentswillbe offeredthroughouttheclass Thepractice isacombinationofslowflowanddeep stretches.
Character design & Cartoon class
Thursdays | January 12-February 16 | 5pm-6pm Ages 7-11 | Matthews Res. $150 | Non-Res. $155 A great way to strengthen drawing and storytelling skills. Learn the basics of color theory, visual development, and storyboarding.
FREE GROUPS MEETING AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
It's All About Yarn 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6pm-8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail com
Basket Guild
Jan. 24 & Feb. 28 6pm-8pm | Meets 4th Tuesday of the month
Matthews Artists Guild
Jan 10 & Feb 14 | For more information visit www matthewsartistsguild com
Waxhaw Woodturners
Jan. 2 & Feb. 7 | 6:30pm Visitors welcome! Meetings held first Tuesday of each month
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T
art with eileen Art classes for adults with disabilities Tuesdays | January 3-31 Fridays | January 6-27 9am-12pm
Parents/guardians of interested students must contact Eileen prior to registering for class.
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Basket Weaving Classes Create a
This is a square, 7" basket with a 7" wood handle. February 4 class: Sweetheart Basket Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Res. $35
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , E P A R T M E N T TheMusicMakersReturn! MusicclassesforkidsReturningin JanuarywithJustinfrom TheMusicMakers! January18 | 6pm-7:30pm | Ages18+ Comeenjoytheartofglueguns!Wewillbe creating3-dimensionalpiecesofartusingglue gunsandacrylicpaintoncanvas! Tuesdays,9:30am-10:30am 8-weeksession | January17-March7 Wednesdays,6pm-7pm 8-weeksession | January18-March8 MatthewsRes $80 | Non-Res $85 Duetosocialdistancing,spaceislimited MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275 T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger Glue Gun Art with Kathy Small 10-weeksession | January5-March9 | Ages7andunder Siblingsunder1arefreewithapayingstudent $179forthesession Scanfordetailsandapplication Applicationsdueby5pm, January4,2023 Staffcontact:MelissaJohnson 704-708-1262 mjohnson@matthewsnc.gov Basic Joyful Yoga with Rosemary Mondays | January6-February6 (NoclassJan.30-NextsessionFeb.13-March6) Thursdays | January12-February9 (NoclassFeb.2-NextsessionFeb.16-March9) 10am-11am MatthewsRes $40 | Non-Res $45 $10discountwhenyousignupforboth classesatthesametime! Chair Yoga with Rosemary Mondays | January6-February6 (NoclassJan.30-NextsessionFeb.13-March6) Thursdays | January12-February9 (NoclassFeb.2-NextsessionFeb.16-March9) 11am-12pm MatthewsRes.$40 | Non-Res.$45 $10discountwhenyousignupforboth classesatthesametime! ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASS Wednesdays |
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Mini & me Tea Friday, February 10 | Time & Details TBD Thursdays 10am-10:45am 11am-11:45am Fridays 10am-10:45am Three class options
January11-February15
11am-11:45am Thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsome tapexperience.Classeswillincludefundamentaltap technique,movementsandvocabulary,basicrhythmsand combinationsbothacrossthefloorandcenter Broadway andjazztapstyleswillbetaught Taplegendsandtherich historyoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.Dancehas beenproventohelpwithreflexes,coordinationand improveconcentrationandmemory! MatthewsRes $70 | Non-Res $75
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261 This very special morning will include complimentary coffee and breakfast bites, live music by Asha & Gabriel, and feature stories of courage and resilience from firstgeneration members of the our BRIDGE for KIDS team Scantoreserveyour FREEticket!
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261 Joinusforour2023events, concerts,andfestivals!
